These TV actresses sought Bollywood success but faced challenges, highlighting the hurdles of transitioning from television to the competitive world of film.
These five TV actresses ventured into Bollywood with aspirations of expanding their careers but encountered mixed results. Despite their established popularity on television, their transitions to the big screen faced various challenges, reflecting the complexities and uncertainties of crossing over into the competitive realm of Bollywood.
Mouni Roy, famous for her roles in Naagin and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, encountered hurdles when she moved to Bollywood with films like Gold and Made in China, marking a challenging transition from television to the big screen.
Ankita Lokhande, renowned for her role in Pavitra Rishta, faced mixed reviews with her debut in Bollywood with Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, highlighting the challenges TV actresses encounter when transitioning to the big screen.
Prachi Desai, known for her role in Kasamh Se, found initial success in Bollywood with Rock On!!, but faced challenges in subsequent films, highlighting the difficulties TV actresses often encounter when trying to establish themselves in the film industry.
Rubina Dilaik, celebrated for her role in Choti Bahu, encountered difficulties with her film Ardh in making a significant impact, underscoring the challenges TV actresses often face when transitioning to Bollywood.
Hina Khan gained fame as Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai but her Bollywood debut in Hacked received mixed reviews.